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Lives in beautiful Wales with them, hubbie and two rescue cats. This is our journey through the delights and downturns of family life...http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/noreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)Blogger1966125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-607600726889091057Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +00002015-03-30T09:00:05.708+01:00My Laundry Tips and Advice<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you have children you suddenly realise how much more laundry you have! &nbsp;Children&nbsp;tend to get that much more mucky than their adult counterparts and need regular changes of clothes.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.beko.co.uk/appliances/laundry/washing-machines"><span style="color: blue;">Beko</span></a>challenged bloggers to come up with some tips to get on top of the never-ending laundry pile!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly I would say get a BIG washing machine with a decent sized load capacity, one that can hold lots as you will always have plenty that will need washing.&nbsp; School uniforms, pyjamas, football kit, swimming costumes and towels, each day the mound of dirty clothes grows steadily…</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must confess I am not the best at doing laundry I rarely sort the clothes into darks and lights I just tend to bung it all in and hope for the best.&nbsp; But if you do prefer to wash your clothes in a more structured way, then buying a laundry sorter is a useful time saving idea.&nbsp; Then you have the dirty clothes all ready sorted.&nbsp; I also do not have time for hand washing so buy special bags to add the hand washing into my normal load, a tip I learnt from an Australian friend.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Think about what you are washing, can you get another wear out of it, do your children really need fresh pyjamas every night or can you get a few days wear out of them.&nbsp; Think carefully about what changes you can make that will reduce the washing burden.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be realistic the days of reaching the bottom of your wash basket may well have passed.&nbsp; But I do like to make time every day to do a wash or two, if you do not dedicate some time to keeping on top of it, it will grow uncontrollably and rather depressingly.&nbsp; So schedule time into your routine, try and encourage all the family to help out too.&nbsp; Whether it’s just collecting up their dirty clothes at the end of the day and placing them in the washing basket rather than leaving them for you to collect from the far corners of each room!!!&nbsp; Younger children might enjoy matching up socks and putting them in drawers.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even when I catch up with the washing, I end up with clean piles of clothes squashed into baskets sometimes for a few days whilst I try and find the motivation to put them away.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_6tWqRM4OtU/VRg168ymDmI/AAAAAAAASvI/L6WR_q4qqoQ/s1600/washing%2Bpile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_6tWqRM4OtU/VRg168ymDmI/AAAAAAAASvI/L6WR_q4qqoQ/s1600/washing%2Bpile.jpg" height="540" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On occasion I have even got muddled with my washing not realising what is clean and dirty anymore and rewashed clothes just in case, so do try and put away after each load.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make washing more fun by buying a decent fabric softener some have lovely fragrances which makes the whole thing that bit more pleasant!!!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/my-laundry-tips-and-advice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-5556713653464412284Sun, 29 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +00002015-03-31T20:53:30.499+01:00Shrewsbury Dogs Trust Behind the Scenes Tour<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Sunday we visited the <a href="https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/our-centres/shrewsbury/"><span style="color: blue;">Dogs Trust shelter in Shrewsbury</span></a>, it was a very positive experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ka1QFdukyyQ/VRbtd44iXVI/AAAAAAAASug/yWmjL6aUods/s1600/P1180080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ka1QFdukyyQ/VRbtd44iXVI/AAAAAAAASug/yWmjL6aUods/s1600/P1180080.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was lovely having a behind the scenes tour and learning more about all the amazing work they do.&nbsp; My eldest wanted to return the very next day for more of the same, so that goes to show how wonderful the place really is.&nbsp; The centre manager Louise is a very kind and compassionate lady with lots of dogs herself, her love for the dogs around her is obvious and her dedication to her job was great to see.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The adoption centre is a pleasant environment, the initial viewing area works well for dogs and visitors alike.&nbsp; If its too much for the dogs they can go to the back of their enclosure and get some peace and quiet from prying eyes but if they are in the mood to meet their adoring public they even have “sniffer holes” so they can interact with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzPxiDVCAgg/VRbsYboQAvI/AAAAAAAASuU/ztagA5s5x8Q/s1600/P1170898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzPxiDVCAgg/VRbsYboQAvI/AAAAAAAASuU/ztagA5s5x8Q/s1600/P1170898.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The glass-fronted aspect reduces the noise and helps keep the dogs calm and happy.&nbsp; It really is state of the art and the dogs all seemed very comfortable and content, they have lots of home comforts (snugly beds or sofa’s) and toys to play with.&nbsp; They play relaxing music for the dogs so they are used to a certain level of noise and can adjust in their new home.&nbsp; For the more nervous of dogs they add a privacy shield so you can see the dog but it does not have to look at you.&nbsp; All of the kennels have under floor heating and access to exercise runs.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The training hall is a big space with agility equipment and it is where my boys had the opportunity to meet the most adorable puppy.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/0inYh6JBGI/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Eldest with his new #puppy friend from our behind the scenes tour for @dogstrust, will be blogging about our visit soon x</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time datetime="2015-03-22T18:57:50+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 22, 2015 at 11:57am PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They really do everything they can to facilitate the adoption process.&nbsp; We bought Summer as a puppy but if I had known how well the Dogs Trust matches dogs to prospective owners I would genuinely have been very happy to adopt instead.&nbsp; On your first visit on site you fill out a homefinding questionnaire that details your circumstances and whether you are planning anything significant in the future like a new baby or moving house.&nbsp; Certain dogs in their care will be better suited for children and others will be matched with adult only homes, depending on the dogs individual requirements.&nbsp; I have had a rescue dog before many years ago and I never remember the process being so in-depth.&nbsp; A comprehensive approach ensures a successful match; it can give you confidence that you have found your ideal canine companion.&nbsp; Once you have selected a dog you will have a home visit to ensure your garden is secure and the appropriate size for the chosen dog.&nbsp; For families some of the dogs might already be toilet trained so that’s an easier option then starting the training process from scratch.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With Dogs Trust you have plenty of advice and feel much more prepared with your new arrival, obviously it’s an exciting time but you need to go into it committed to make it work.&nbsp; Every dog is given basic training and the time you spend on your visits will really help them settle into your home.&nbsp; Adoption is an affordable way to add a dog to your family; the fee of £100 includes a starter bag of food, collar, lead, microchipping and neutering (if the dog is too young then you have a voucher to do this at a later date).&nbsp; You also get a very helpful guide outlining everything you need to know to care for your new friend.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Dogs Trust have a shared adoption scheme so if you do take on an elderly dog any pre-existing medical conditions will be paid by the centre for the dogs lifetime.&nbsp; I think this is very reassuring, as medication can get very expensive it would be a shame if cost was a factor in you not choosing to adopt a well matched dog.&nbsp; The oldies have their own section of the centre.&nbsp; The retirement home is much like living in a home environment with a snug sofa and lots of blankets.&nbsp; This gives lots of comfort to the elderly dogs, many of them have ended up here because their owners have become unwell and can no longer manage to look after their beloved pet.&nbsp; It can be distressing for the dog and the owner but seeing how contented they can be here does make the process easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nDi0AIIyZ8c/VRbr1WUWiVI/AAAAAAAASuM/S9IPLNRyn1Q/s1600/P1170923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nDi0AIIyZ8c/VRbr1WUWiVI/AAAAAAAASuM/S9IPLNRyn1Q/s1600/P1170923.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the <a href="https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/get-involved/wills-legacies/canine-care-card/"><span style="color: blue;">Canine Care Card</span></a> you have peace and mind that your dog will always have a safe haven if anything happened to you.&nbsp; It is a free service but you are very welcome to leave a gift in your will to help the Dogs Trust continue to make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Certain dogs people have pre-conceived ideas about (like staffies and lurchers) but please do not rule them out.&nbsp; Dogs Trust err on the side of caution when matching a dog with new owners, they do a thorough assessment of the dogs temperament and behaviour and then decide what type of home would be the most beneficial for both parties.&nbsp; All new dogs are isolated initially receiving vet treatment and then starting this assessment programme.&nbsp; For the dogs with more severe behavioural issues they are placed into a rehabilitation unit, a quieter environment with lots of routine to help them adjust and retrain.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kwRnwHe2ugk/VRbvroewc-I/AAAAAAAASu0/g2t1_b0fTVM/s1600/P1170892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kwRnwHe2ugk/VRbvroewc-I/AAAAAAAASu0/g2t1_b0fTVM/s1600/P1170892.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If a dog has behavioural problems multiple visits will be suggested so a nervous dog for example can build up a relationship with its prospective new owner.&nbsp; On the first visit they would watch the handler with the dog and would have only limited or no contact themselves, over time when the dog is confident with the new person they could eventually move them to their new home.&nbsp; By doing this you know what you are capable of, if it seems too much a different dog might meet your needs better.&nbsp; At the end of the day the Dogs Trust wants the rehoming to work, as it can be very confusing for a dog to keep being placed in new homes.&nbsp; Give your dog time to settle into their new environment and remember Dogs Trust are on hand to give you help if you need it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would definitely recommend a visit to your nearest centre, the dogs on the website are only a very small selection of the ones available and once you have filled in your initial forms the staff can keep you in mind if a dog meeting your requirements arrives at the shelter. &nbsp;We fell in love with Mindy as she reminded us of Summer.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3HpgbnUmw6c/VRbuNbbIEgI/AAAAAAAASuo/uFOXudqWYGg/s1600/P1180067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3HpgbnUmw6c/VRbuNbbIEgI/AAAAAAAASuo/uFOXudqWYGg/s1600/P1180067.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If its not quite the right time for you to adopt yet please consider other ways in which you can help, volunteering at a centre (dog walking and grooming if you have the relevant skills) donating items for events or <a href="https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/sponsor/"><span style="color: blue;">sponsoring a dog</span></a> (from a minimum of £1 a week).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A big thank you to a few companies (<a href="http://www.fish4dogs.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Fish4Dogs</span></a>, <a href="http://www.petshop.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">PetShopBowl</span></a><span style="color: blue;">, </span><a href="http://www.monsterpetsupplies.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">monster pet supplies</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>and<span style="color: blue;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.swellpets.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">SwellPets</span></a><span style="color: blue;">)</span>&nbsp;who kindly donated toys and treats for me to take along on my visit, they were gratefully accepted and will be put to good use immediately! &nbsp;They really could not have gone to a more deserving place.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-06IYsYk-FmM/VRr5kmVTG_I/AAAAAAAASvc/WN0tW38kE1o/s1600/donation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-06IYsYk-FmM/VRr5kmVTG_I/AAAAAAAASvc/WN0tW38kE1o/s1600/donation.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/shrewsbury-dogs-trust-behind-scenes-tour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-7503668130141934600Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-28T09:00:00.764+00:00Helping a Gifted Child<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your child is developing at a faster rate than his or her peers its natural you want to encourage that progression, fostering their cognitive skills and helping them embrace their potential.&nbsp; It can be upsetting seeing them tackling boredom and frustration with the level of education currently offered by their school, you might find they switching off.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ihDCMlY5-1E/VRXDPPjkYTI/AAAAAAAASt4/UcCdvQGjQfM/s1600/Gifted.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ihDCMlY5-1E/VRXDPPjkYTI/AAAAAAAASt4/UcCdvQGjQfM/s1600/Gifted.jpeg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My eldest did get above average scores on his first set of exams; he seems to have an aptitude for mathematics.&nbsp; One little girl sits on the same table as him hoping it will rub off on her according to her mum.&nbsp; We have done lots of work at home, which has obviously helped, but lately I have not had as much time as I would like.&nbsp; We seem to always be busy and it’s hard to focus on learning around all the after school clubs and how they actually want to spend their time.&nbsp; </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nowadays if I crack open the learning book I get a groan, the interest is not always there.&nbsp; But then I do not necessarily have the best strategies to encourage them.&nbsp; Getting a private tutor like the ones available from <a href="http://www.fleet-tutors.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">Fleet Tutors</span></a> can help them advance as they can hopefully make learning exciting again!&nbsp; They know how to engage your child and get the best out of them, they realise a gifted child needs a more stimulating experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alongside private tuition it definitely can help to open discussion with your school and see if they can offer additional tasks and supplementary exercises your child can do to enrich the time they spend in the classroom.&nbsp; Having further work can stop them getting fed up and renew their enthusiasm with the education system.&nbsp; A gifted child might be mistaken as a difficult student when their needs are not met and this is a real shame because handled well they will really thrive.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Talented individuals should not be given the same tasks again and again just because they happen to finish first, they need new challenges and material to feel inspired.&nbsp; I must admit I was always guilty of daydreaming when I was younger it was a comment on a fair few school reports of mine but with the right teacher I was totally absorbed in my subject.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/helping-gifted-child.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-6246758283740499245Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-27T09:00:04.382+00:00A Goodbye Post<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a goodbye to a dear friend a lovely dog that was a big part of our family, she was put to sleep a few weeks back and I wanted to give her a post of her own, she is so fondly remembered. &nbsp;It feels like a little bit of me is missing, an empty space in my heart where she would be. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She was such a great companion, good with the boys and always happy to see you, a wag of the tail or a sneaky attempt to lick your face in the way of greeting!!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IqXCBCNocSI/VQlzYANoI9I/AAAAAAAASq0/_8CTz7tACpw/s1600/young%2Bholly.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IqXCBCNocSI/VQlzYANoI9I/AAAAAAAASq0/_8CTz7tACpw/s1600/young%2Bholly.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She was a rescue from the RSPCA at five months old and had a very active full life until her heart condition got the better of her.&nbsp; But the vet said it was her time and so she is off in the skies with all our other doggy friends, probably still chasing a ball or begging for treats.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J_V6hJpw6eU/VQltmyOGwRI/AAAAAAAASqU/_sfY2t_idzo/s1600/Doggy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J_V6hJpw6eU/VQltmyOGwRI/AAAAAAAASqU/_sfY2t_idzo/s1600/Doggy.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been an emotional time, losing a beloved pet is actually very difficult to handle. &nbsp;I keep expecting to see her and my moods have been very up and down. &nbsp;She has left a legacy with Summer though by teaching her how to unwrap Christmas presents and sharing the knowledge of where my parents hide the best treats! &nbsp;Holly lived her young wild days with us but when she got older she enjoyed a quieter retirement with my parents.</span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xS2jVktwcq8/VQlywhh_Y5I/AAAAAAAASqk/VBYm0cnL2Xs/s1600/our%2Bdog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xS2jVktwcq8/VQlywhh_Y5I/AAAAAAAASqk/VBYm0cnL2Xs/s1600/our%2Bdog.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We remember all the good times, the shared moments, but its all mixed with sadness, I am hoping the cloud lifts. &nbsp;It was her time and I would not have wanted her to be in pain and discomfort just to hold on to her for longer. &nbsp;Goodbye Holly we will always love you.</span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bGierkuudDQ/VQlzLsvN_zI/AAAAAAAASqs/2BZaGSSzd1M/s1600/holly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bGierkuudDQ/VQlzLsvN_zI/AAAAAAAASqs/2BZaGSSzd1M/s1600/holly.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/a-goodbye-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-1275313143699287070Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-26T21:34:01.867+00:00Folly Farm Review<div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On arrival I did have a moment of mild panic as I thought we would have to cross the road from the car park to get to Folly Farm, but they have a purpose built underpass so we made if over safely.&nbsp; They really do consider everything to make sure their guests have an amazing time.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think Folly Farm offers great value for such a vast attraction, combining elements of a farm, zoo and funfair/adventure park.&nbsp; It’s so much more than a farm hubbie was pleasantly surprised to see how much it actually offered, as his expectations were quite different. &nbsp;There was a wonderful mix of animals at the zoo and the enclosures looked clean and well maintained.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETrD4F1DrRw/VRR2dR9VapI/AAAAAAAASs0/u1csJl3_LNo/s1600/P1180415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETrD4F1DrRw/VRR2dR9VapI/AAAAAAAASs0/u1csJl3_LNo/s1600/P1180415.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is plenty of space to spread out if it gets busy and lots to do in all weathers with the big indoor play area, vintage funfair and farm barn to shelter if it rains or provide shade if it gets too hot.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GZfsRoMtTb0/VRR7HIaLWtI/AAAAAAAAStk/ZKvBNWYZuSI/s1600/farm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GZfsRoMtTb0/VRR7HIaLWtI/AAAAAAAAStk/ZKvBNWYZuSI/s1600/farm.jpg" height="376" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very impressed with the educational nature of Folly Farm.&nbsp; My children learnt so much from their visit.&nbsp; Folly Interactive was very engaging, great for young inquisitive minds.&nbsp; My boys thoroughly enjoyed this section especially figuring out which poo belonged to which animal (they had little test tubes with REAL examples!!!) and identifying smells (banana, vanilla, coffee, chocolate and pineapple). &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0OEG9LJM1ZY/VRR6avw4XwI/AAAAAAAAStU/v5jLsixIMtY/s1600/smell%2Btest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0OEG9LJM1ZY/VRR6avw4XwI/AAAAAAAAStU/v5jLsixIMtY/s1600/smell%2Btest.jpg" height="640" width="476" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You also learn a lot as you walk around reading the informative notice boards, apparently a disposable nappy takes 450 years to break down and an aluminium can 200 years. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lot of thought has been put into the development of the site, down to the smallest of details like the fun games to play in the barn area.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7AVn_w6VY7o/VRR6y3fYOtI/AAAAAAAAStc/7OkccQ0Ha0M/s1600/folly%2Bfarm%2Bgames.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7AVn_w6VY7o/VRR6y3fYOtI/AAAAAAAAStc/7OkccQ0Ha0M/s1600/folly%2Bfarm%2Bgames.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are adequate hand washing facilities always a plus when coming into contact with animals.&nbsp; My boys enjoyed meeting a rat and a ferret in the Jolly Barn but during the day there are others animals to be introduced too.&nbsp; I made a point of not returning in time for the cockroach!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.&nbsp; It made us feel very welcome.&nbsp; The land train ride was fairly informative and it was lovely seeing all the deer and I was impressed with all the outside space for the boys to burn off energy, climbing up various wooden frames (dragon, castle, ship, sunken ship) and using their imagination coming up with different story lines.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0MnA1gUEfos/VRR4II-Ko_I/AAAAAAAAStA/lYIfuZqeWGU/s1600/play%2Barea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0MnA1gUEfos/VRR4II-Ko_I/AAAAAAAAStA/lYIfuZqeWGU/s1600/play%2Barea.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Go-Karts are well worth the 4 tokens cost (each token being 50p)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/0qJD1nJBO7/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">@follyfarmwales amazing day out #bluestonebloggers x</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time datetime="2015-03-25T17:06:47+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 25, 2015 at 10:06am PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But if you are on a restricted budget you can just focus your child’s attention on the included activities and skirt around any involving additional charges. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the boys quite enjoyed the side stalls in the Vintage Funfair and winning lots of little prizes, we may have got a little carried away…</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syjDWMNLq6A/VRR4hy_MDZI/AAAAAAAAStI/5EUTTX5sMFA/s1600/vintage%2Bfun%2Bfair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syjDWMNLq6A/VRR4hy_MDZI/AAAAAAAAStI/5EUTTX5sMFA/s1600/vintage%2Bfun%2Bfair.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are staying in&nbsp;Pembrokeshire&nbsp;a trip to Folly Farm is a must!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/folly-farm-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-6168454399894488591Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-25T09:00:02.217+00:00Plans for Easter in London<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is plenty to keep the children amused and occupied over Easter if you head to London.&nbsp; I tend to really fill our holidays with activities otherwise my pair start squabbling; I need to keep them busy!&nbsp; Two weeks can really drag otherwise.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are lots of Easter egg hunts in London if you’re looking for a traditional activity with a tasty chocolate incentive!&nbsp; If you have National Trust membership its worth heading to selected properties to become a <a href="https://www.eastereggtrail.com/" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Cadbury’s Eggsplorer</span></a>.&nbsp; We have done this before and the clues really got our children thinking and also encouraged them to top up on fresh air!&nbsp; Looking at their postcode finder you have ample choice in the area, Fenton House, Morden Hall Park, Sutton House and Claremont Landscape Garden to name but a few.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d3pLw5xLGjU/VRHLvrTJ-kI/AAAAAAAASsA/ydRxEqfpqpc/s1600/eggsplorer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d3pLw5xLGjU/VRHLvrTJ-kI/AAAAAAAASsA/ydRxEqfpqpc/s1600/eggsplorer.jpg" height="612" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One attraction I am really keen to visit in London is the Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum they too are hosting an Easter egg hunt over the holiday period (18<sup>th</sup>to 21<sup>st</sup> of April).&nbsp; So it’s well worth checking with any of the attractions you like the sound of what extra fun is planned just for Easter!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a <a href="http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/leevalley/" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Country Fair</span></a> on Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday with a whole host of entertainment in East London.&nbsp; If your looking for something to keep you busy all day (10am - 5pm) this event sounds ideal, fighting knights, birds of prey flying displays, motorcycle stunts and a companion dog show (if you fancy entering your canine friend!), are just some of the scheduled activities. &nbsp;A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) at £19 seems very reasonable considering how much there is to see and do.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your children prefer getting creative you can book them into the Easter Club at <a href="http://www.thedoodlebar.com/" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Doodle bar</span></a>, they can try screen-printing, tie dying, mask making and decorating a bag between the 1<sup>st</sup>– 10<sup>th</sup> of April.&nbsp; It’s a great way to cut back on the mess in your own home!&nbsp; At £20 a time though it can get expensive if you have a few children hoping to take part.&nbsp; Do remember to wear old clothes when participating.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the budding chef you can book them onto a <a href="http://shop.konditorandcook.com/collections/cake-school/products/parent-child-easter-biscuits-45#.VRHF5PysVu5" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Konditor &amp; Cook Cake School</span></a> Easter biscuit decorating master class, they can learn all the tips to make beautiful biscuits.&nbsp; The session costs £45 (for an adult and a child) but you do get to take biscuits home with you!&nbsp; I think its lovely giving your child the opportunity to try something different.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iSRNH30wbmY/VRHMVNSQ7nI/AAAAAAAASsI/g2CdsFZR_Kg/s1600/easter%2Bbiscuit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iSRNH30wbmY/VRHMVNSQ7nI/AAAAAAAASsI/g2CdsFZR_Kg/s1600/easter%2Bbiscuit.jpg" height="410" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All I would say is book plenty of nights stay because it’s tough cramming everything in.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.hilondonregentsparkhotel.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue;">Holiday Inn in Regents Park</span></a>is an excellent choice as it’s in a handy location for exploring lots of these London attractions over Easter.&nbsp; Holiday Inn also prides itself in making families welcome and has blackout blinds!&nbsp; Always useful if your hoping the kids let you have a lie in after a busy day exploring what London has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a collaborative post</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/plans-for-easter-in-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-2988013574072022197Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-24T22:24:27.508+00:00Win a Spanish Tapas Cookery Class<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have kindly been offered two free cookery class&nbsp;tickets at Food at 52 Cookery School to giveaway thanks to <a href="http://oliveit.eu/"><span style="color: blue;">Olive It!</span></a>, olives have excellent nutritional properties so naturally Olive It! would like to see us incorporate them into our cooking more regularly. &nbsp;The winner can visit any day within the next six months.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">According to the Olive It! website </span><span style="background: white;">studies show that including olives in a daily diet helps replace saturated fat with unsaturated fat, which can help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels (very useful if your like me and get carried away with cake and chocolate!).&nbsp; Black olives are a good source of iron, I had an iron deficiency in my last pregnancy so that’s useful to know.</span><span style="background: white;">&nbsp; Snacking on olives sure beats anything processed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although my mum put me off olives as a child, she made an olive pie that was if I am putting it mildly, disgusting.&nbsp; I need to revisit the ingredient and have a positive experience of my own.&nbsp; Olives are a versatile ingredient with strong flavours so in the right recipe they work exceptionally well.&nbsp; I wish my mum had used the Olive It! site for <a href="http://oliveit.eu/recipe-of-the-month/"><span style="color: blue;">recipe inspiration</span></a>.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kyoi7AvJrSQ/VRHgANgLicI/AAAAAAAASsY/3hf1UR3XCuQ/s1600/Green-olive-and-prawn-croquetasSQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kyoi7AvJrSQ/VRHgANgLicI/AAAAAAAASsY/3hf1UR3XCuQ/s1600/Green-olive-and-prawn-croquetasSQ.jpg" height="576" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">The lucky winner of the cookery class who will have an authentic experience learning more about the unique flavours of Spain (</span><span style="background: white;">fresh seafood, cured jamon along with sherry, olives, paprika and saffron)</span><span style="background: white;">, this is an ideal opportunity if you wanted to try something different and develop your confidence in the kitchen.&nbsp; If you enjoy eating </span><span style="background: white;">Mediterranean </span><span style="background: white;">food (which is said to lower heart disease!) you will learn the skills to host your own tapas party and keep your guests healthy by the sounds of it.&nbsp; </span><span style="background: white;">Food at 52 cookery school is a professional cook school in the heart of Clerkenwell, London</span>.<span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">You can follow Olive It! on </span><span style="background: white;">Twitter @Oliveit_UK and like on Facebook<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #444444;">&nbsp;</span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OliveitUK" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.facebook.com/OliveitUK"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">www.facebook.com/OliveitUK</span></a>.<span style="background: white;">&nbsp; To enter the competition please kindly complete the form below by the 17<sup>th</sup>of April.</span></span></div><br /><a class="e-widget" href="https://gleam.io/aIlZI/win-a-spanish-tapas-cookery-class-for-two-at-food-at-52-cookery-school" rel="nofollow">Win a Spanish Tapas Cookery Class for Two at Food at 52 Cookery School</a><script async="true" src="https://js.gleam.io/e.js" type="text/javascript"></script>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/win-spanish-tapas-cookery-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-2948061004692533267Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-23T21:27:51.002+00:00Laser Combat<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really enjoy trying out new experiences with my boys the latest one was laser combat!&nbsp; It’s amazing because no one gets hurt like you can with paintball, you just wear a sensor on your head as do your comrades and then you try and aim for the sensor on the other team to get them out (they wear a different colour!).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUBcZhxlLJU/VQlmHm4p2eI/AAAAAAAASpk/hPLZW-kVNo4/s1600/laser%2Bcombat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUBcZhxlLJU/VQlmHm4p2eI/AAAAAAAASpk/hPLZW-kVNo4/s1600/laser%2Bcombat.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We headed to Llandegla Laser Combat to do this, a two-hour session costs £120 which is very reasonable given you can have up to twenty playing (£6 a head for that kind of entertainment can’t be beat!).&nbsp; We went as part of a birthday party group, but I would love to go back again soon.&nbsp; It’s very active and you need to keep your wits about you too, the other team creep up and try and get you unawares.&nbsp; The kids seemed to have the advantage over the adults in that they moved so much faster.&nbsp; By the time my reflexes caught up with them I was well and truly out… in the end I found it easier to hide in a bush and wait patiently for my target to appear in my scope.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The staff there kept the games fresh by alternating how we played them, capture the flag was practically over before it started, like I said those kids move fast!!!&nbsp; We seemed to be on the losing team, but then when we worked together we did so much better and surrounded our foes and finally had a win of our own.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSm-1NT1BHw/VQlmw8duezI/AAAAAAAASps/nq2l0j6_dVg/s1600/laser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSm-1NT1BHw/VQlmw8duezI/AAAAAAAASps/nq2l0j6_dVg/s1600/laser.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My two were in their element they really had so much fun.&nbsp; The staff gave instructions out so the children all knew how to operate their guns, when you are out of the game you get a message saying medic, medic, man down, man down, but before that you do have a clue your in trouble as when you get hit you hear “ow”, so run for cover find your enemy and start shooting!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your looking for something enjoyable to do over the Easter holidays I recommend trying laser combat with your kids. &nbsp;Just make sure you have suitable footwear and take a change of clothes it can get very muddy!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/laser-combat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-1033667927924228218Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:21:00 +00002015-03-20T14:21:46.730+00:00My Spring Fashion<div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My hoodies and jeans combo is not really cutting it at the school gate.&nbsp; I need to give my wardrobe a spring refresh.&nbsp; The sun has started to shine it would be nice to ditch the layers and update my wardrobe.&nbsp; Although one of this season’s trends is ironically layers, but the whole point of better weather for me is feeling the sunshine on as much of my skin as possible!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other popular trends at the moment are black and white, yellow, lots of white, cropped jeans, off the shoulder tops, gingham and military.&nbsp; But from that I would pick and choose what suits me best, I don’t want to follow the crowd completely!&nbsp; I do not like the look of the shorter baggy jeans; I will stick to my boot cut thank you all the same!!!&nbsp; Plus gingham reminds me of picnic blankets so I do not think I have the courage to incorporate that into any new outfits I buy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It can be an expensive business given your wardrobe an overhaul so it’s worth looking out for any discount vouchers for the shops you love.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fashionbeans.com/discountcodes/riverisland/"><span style="color: blue;">FashionBeans</span></a>showed me the latest offers at River Island, I quite like the look of this black geo print panelled dress (£35).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-owCfPp6B5XI/VQwrxDhvigI/AAAAAAAASrk/XEGsualDYzo/s1600/print%2Bdress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-owCfPp6B5XI/VQwrxDhvigI/AAAAAAAASrk/XEGsualDYzo/s1600/print%2Bdress.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can then look on sites like <a href="http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2014/09/spring-2015-fashion-trends-from-fashion-week/1"><span style="color: blue;">Glamour</span></a>and see the types of clothes making it to the catwalk for spring and then find a more affordable example on the high street. &nbsp;It seems silly to pay those prices unless your rich and famous, most of us need to scrimp and save and use every voucher going!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The majority of my clothes come from <a href="http://www.clothingattesco.com/women/new-in-/icat/womens-new"><span style="color: blue;">F&amp;F from Tesco</span></a> as they are so reasonably priced and still keeping up with the exciting spring trends.&nbsp; This yellow top is only £14 and a lovely shade not too overpowering (I don't want to look like a canary after all!).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLciyFDL-DY/VQwsHWTnJsI/AAAAAAAASrs/77q9kn-JDRg/s1600/yellow%2Btop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLciyFDL-DY/VQwsHWTnJsI/AAAAAAAASrs/77q9kn-JDRg/s1600/yellow%2Btop.jpg" height="640" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What will you be wearing this spring?</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/my-spring-fashion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-8777510707200680238Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-19T13:00:31.421+00:00Remembering the 90’s<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do get quite nostalgic at times; I think you tend to as you get older.&nbsp; I remember those fond times when I was carefree, living at home with parents to take care of me!&nbsp; Now I am the parent and have all the responsibilities to juggle myself, the happy-go-lucky 80’s and 90’s seem a <b>very</b>long time ago… <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So much has transformed; technology has moved on and become more sophisticated.&nbsp; It seemed a simpler life back then.&nbsp;&nbsp; But you can soon forget how much has altered as you slowly adapt to change over time.&nbsp; I like looking back though and Lush Shirts have some retro t-shirts just for that purpose, to see the range <a href="http://www.lushtshirts.co.uk/collections/90s-t-shirts"><span style="color: blue;">click here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The t-shirt saying never forget with a picture of a floppy disc made me smile, my children would not even know what one of them was.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sj_rnac99iE/VQnkfmIEVXI/AAAAAAAASrI/ffj5zZ7kI5E/s1600/never%2Bforget.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sj_rnac99iE/VQnkfmIEVXI/AAAAAAAASrI/ffj5zZ7kI5E/s1600/never%2Bforget.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s funny how far we have come, back in the day when we were grateful for 8-bit gaming.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TjYY2o87mYE/VQnl4_daa6I/AAAAAAAASrQ/JDM5_PXdDGk/s1600/heart-8bit-gaming-tshirt-black_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TjYY2o87mYE/VQnl4_daa6I/AAAAAAAASrQ/JDM5_PXdDGk/s1600/heart-8bit-gaming-tshirt-black_1024x1024.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My boys are suitably unimpressed now if I try and introduce them to anything that is not all singing and dancing, when I was in awe of the early Super Mario Brothers games with simple graphics.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think I am one step from saying “things were better back in my day” mind and turning into my dad.&nbsp; So I might invest in a few t-shirts to be an advocate of the eighties and nineties and educate my boys!&nbsp; Lush Shirts certainly make it easy to take a trip down memory lane; they have free UK delivery when you spend over £50 and special promotional coupons like "4for3" gets you 4 t-shirts for the price of 3.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lush Shirts are hand printed in the UK and made from super soft cotton, so not only can you express yourself you can feel comfortable at the same time! &nbsp;Even though I was a child of the 80's and 90's I did not get all the t-shirt references, I had to google "<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 21px;">Who loves orange soda?"&nbsp;</span>so you can tell my interests at that time were more computer related. &nbsp;Although hubbie remembers Kenan &amp; Kel, but he is three years younger than me (he never lets me forget that!).</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/remembering-80s.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-1981347571352682133Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:30:00 +00002015-03-17T13:30:19.665+00:00#NotWithout5Things Campaign<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this new campaign by British Gas getting you to think about where you money really goes; they have an enlightening video titled <span style="background: white;">“</span><a href="http://www.britishgas.co.uk/the-source/our-world-of-energy/energy-explained/five-things-you-couldnt-live-without" target="_blank"><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: blue;">What five things couldn’t you live without</span></span></a><span style="background: white;">?”<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;that actually helps you realise that our daily indulgences can actually cost us more than our essentials (like energy costs).&nbsp; Especially when you consider one individual in the video spent £150 a month on makeup, another person spent £120 on just one pair of jeans and a third said it costs £3,000 to fill his boat with fuel!!! &nbsp;We all have different interests and lifestyles but regardless we will always find something to spend our&nbsp;disposable&nbsp;income on, even my frugal living dad would be lost without&nbsp;his Sky Sports subscription.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AKlx_E3UjU0" width="560"></iframe> <br /><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Obviously the main things I need are my family and gorgeous dog Summer that goes without saying, but we all have a weakness for something else too.&nbsp; Mine would be homemade cakes, takeaways, the occasional cooked breakfast at the local cafe, the cost of hiring DVD’s to watch with hubbie and stocking up on wine for those nights in with the girls every now and then.&nbsp; None of these are essentials for us to live; they are just little treats that help keep me sane on a weekly basis…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But when you calculate how much you can potentially spend on extras it does soon add up!&nbsp; It makes you put into perspective how little it costs to fuel your house, especially when I can easily drop £3 a day just on a decent slice of cake and that’s then gone in seconds!</span></span></span><br /><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/0DMd2bpBEs/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Temptation! x</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time datetime="2015-03-10T14:06:10+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 10, 2015 at 7:06am PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The video shows how few people actually have any idea how much energy costs a day and if I am honest I would be joining them with that guesswork.&nbsp; So it’s pleasing to hear the average daily household energy cost is just £3.16, only slightly more than my cake habit!&nbsp; You can see from the reactions from the video everyone is pleasantly surprised by the news, I certainly felt the same.&nbsp; You always think your money goes on the boring essentials in life but at that price you quickly realise how much more you actually spend on treats!</span></span></span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/notwithout5things-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-2874398375584778012Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:24:00 +00002015-03-17T12:24:11.931+00:00Battle Of The Sexes: Who Is The Better Driver?<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{147}" paraid="1382822594" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Determining which gender drives better is an age old debate that leads to nowhere, but if we are&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">to let science and statistics</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;dictate our study, we might be able to see how some drivers are really better than others. Perception is a powerful thing that comes into play when we are debating which gender is better at driving. Psychologists claim that it’s difficult to determine whether men are truly better drivers than women because most people&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCX123293447" href="http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/battle-sexes-men-drivers-women-dyehard-science/story?id=13841063" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; cursor: text; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; color: #0563c1; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">perceive men to be better drivers</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">. However, some may argue that women are better drivers due to their peaceful nature when on the road.</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;The learning to drive process could also play a part in determining the better driver, as women tend to be more studious, focusing on the educational part of driving, committing the&nbsp;</span><a class="Hyperlink SCX123293447" href="http://toptests.co.uk/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; cursor: text; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; color: #0563c1; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">theory test</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to memory, appreciating the rules of the road and being mindful of individual driver conduct.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{147}" paraid="1382822594" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{150}" paraid="418441939" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Better sense of direction</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{150}" paraid="418441939" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{156}" paraid="1835882617" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Men are usually the ones driving behind the wheel therefore giving them the advantage of having a better understanding of how th</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">e road conditions vary</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Driving frequently increases the proficiency of the drivers, and because men are usually the ones behind the wheel, they have more time to become proficient with the road conditions. Knowing the roads like the back of your hand allows you to drive better. Driving is a learned skill and anyone can definitely improve if only they allot their time driving.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{156}" paraid="1835882617" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nW6X2IoOtRE/VQgb99eaErI/AAAAAAAASpQ/Y7WHNuU3NaM/s1600/hubbie%2Bcar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nW6X2IoOtRE/VQgb99eaErI/AAAAAAAASpQ/Y7WHNuU3NaM/s1600/hubbie%2Bcar.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{156}" paraid="1835882617" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{159}" paraid="384303145" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Reckless drivers</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{159}" paraid="384303145" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{162}" paraid="1566242161" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Women tend to have fewer crashes according to a 2007 study from the AAMI. The reason behind this statistic is the fact that men are more likely to be involved in serious accidents because they are prone to driving recklessly. 87% of men have experienced a crash while only 77% of women have crashed their cars. Men are also likely to break the law than women drivers, making them the safer choice for drivers all around. One reason why women tend to drive slower is the fact that they are more in touch with their motherly nature. Some women drivers are also accompanied by their little ones, making them drive safely while they’re on the road.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{162}" paraid="1566242161" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{170}" paraid="92722178" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCX123293447" href="http://www.aami.com.au/sites/default/files/fm/pdf/AAMI-Facts_MenWomen_08.pdf" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; cursor: text; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; color: #0563c1; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Men tend to drive faster than women</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">, leading them to cause ac</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">cidents. One in eight men admits</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;that they often ignore restricted speed limits and more men agree that they speed i</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">n order to get to work sooner.</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{170}" paraid="92722178" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{173}" paraid="545263627" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Prone to distraction</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{173}" paraid="545263627" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="Paragraph SCX123293447" paraeid="{05ac807f-bba2-4c33-81a1-047a5a092129}{181}" paraid="1811168288" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">While men are more likely to stay focused on the road, women are easily distracted. Studies found out that women are 4 times more likely than men to be involved in an accident because of texting. Although men are more likely to lose their concentration, less men use their cellphones while they’re on the road</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;helping improve their&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">driving ability</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">. Kids present when driving contributes the highest rate of distraction to females, and females who apply make-up on a daily basis while driving are prone to experience accidents on the road.&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">As more and more&nbsp;</span><span class="TextRun SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">women are easing up to the idea of driving alone, it should be noted that people should always be on the lookout for accidents. This can be easily avoided by following the proper etiquette when driving on the road.&nbsp;</span><span class="EOP SCX123293447" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/battle-of-sexes-who-is-better-driver.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-3913597329005405851Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:19:00 +00002015-03-16T19:19:33.595+00:00Getting Messy Fruit Shoot Jam Art<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were sent three bottles of Fruit Shoot Jam so the boys could enjoy getting creative.&nbsp; It is quite an entertaining activity, perhaps a little messy and chaotic, especially as my boys wanted to use cookie cutters, cocktail sticks and anything else they could salvage from the drawers.&nbsp; Any excuse to bring out all the kitchen utensils just for kicks… </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But there has never been a better time to experiment with their jam!&nbsp; At the moment Fruit Shoot have a facebook competition running where you can have the chance of winning some rather fabulous prizes including for the overall winner Merlin Annual passes, so you can soon forgive the trail of sticking fingers all over the kitchen and start day dreaming about lots of lovely days out!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Entering is very simple just head to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FruitShootJam"><span style="color: blue;">Fruit Shoot facebook page</span></a> and upload a photo of their jammy artwork and then keep your fingers tightly crossed your child does well in the competition.&nbsp; The competition closes on the 16<sup>th</sup>of April, so still plenty of time to enjoy being imaginative with jam.&nbsp; Given its getting close to Easter maybe some themed pictures could be quite fun!&nbsp; As it is we had a lion and a tiny little bear (blink and you miss it!).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnq0SRjBgLs/VQcrfnJZXbI/AAAAAAAASoI/p__MqPCv-sA/s1600/Fruit%2BShoot%2BBear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnq0SRjBgLs/VQcrfnJZXbI/AAAAAAAASoI/p__MqPCv-sA/s1600/Fruit%2BShoot%2BBear.jpg" height="640" width="380" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best part after their efforts is they got to eat their art afterwards.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tfKTnI2b6O8/VQcrHr_NByI/AAAAAAAASoA/4-2C-8IwdL8/s1600/Fruit%2BShoot%2BLion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tfKTnI2b6O8/VQcrHr_NByI/AAAAAAAASoA/4-2C-8IwdL8/s1600/Fruit%2BShoot%2BLion.jpg" height="640" width="416" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So head off to the supermarket pop a Fruit Shoot Jam bottle or two into your trolley and return home to enthusiastic children eager to get inspired.&nbsp; Ideally buy all three bottles so you can have the choice of colours when being arty.&nbsp; It’s great seeing the creations already entered into the competition.&nbsp; Alongside the jam you can see toast, pancakes, sweets, Weetabix and ice cream used!&nbsp; So choose your food backdrop wisely (based on what you enjoy eating!) and start having lots of fun.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/getting-messy-fruit-shoot-jam-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-2586725339674444980Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +00002015-03-16T20:17:36.957+00:00Planning Our Next Social Gathering<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a close group of friends and I look forward to our regular evening gatherings. We like to organise different things to do. We have had an “<a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here"><span style="color: blue;">I’m A Celebrity</span></a>” evening with the board game from Iceland featuring, eating “interesting” flavoured and textured foods (snot balls, grubs and worms) was an experience… my lucky friend managed to make it to the end of the game only on the treats (marshmallows and brownies!). We had inflatable palm trees and Ant and Dec masks to get into the spirit of the evening.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YfWfMQoClDQ/VQc3S58wihI/AAAAAAAASoY/ItPwL54HEVQ/s1600/I'm%2Ba%2Bcelebrity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YfWfMQoClDQ/VQc3S58wihI/AAAAAAAASoY/ItPwL54HEVQ/s1600/I'm%2Ba%2Bcelebrity.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The latest one in the planning stages is a murder mystery evening, I have ordered my costume already, I am going as Black Widow, apparently I used to be married to Blackbeard before his untimely death! It is a pirate themed event as you might have guessed and I am looking forward to the promised Malibu cupcakes! I have not attended a murder mystery before, so I am not entirely sure what to expect. My character will be wearing a black dress and veil and I will be getting into character by looking all mournful for my lost pirate love. We were given authentic looking scrolls as invites, aged with coffee!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rIcA5OJ-wm0/VQc5FIwLFII/AAAAAAAASok/hOgOLxDCU8g/s1600/scroll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rIcA5OJ-wm0/VQc5FIwLFII/AAAAAAAASok/hOgOLxDCU8g/s1600/scroll.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So much care and attention has been put into this event that I am counting down the sleeps.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am sure it will be my turn to come up with an idea soon, my friends are quite theatrical, fancy dress tends to feature quite often (one of my closest friends was a Christmas tree at my last birthday!). I will have to start coming up with a plan. I hosted a couple of cocktails evenings but my hubbie’s cocktails were a little too potent for my guests… we have enjoyed bingo before so I thought perhaps a gaming evening, we could head to <a href="https://www.luckypantsbingo.com/"><span style="color: blue;">LuckyPantsBingo.com</span></a>, a mobile friendly bingo site and try our luck, any winnings we can then plough straight back into the social fund for our next scheme! I like the idea of a St Patrick’s theme with the luck of the Irish if I can get it all organised by tomorrow, we could all get into wearing big hats I am sure and cracking open the Irish Whisky.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am blessed really to have such an outgoing, creative bunch of girls to call friends.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_gyqeevVzY/VQc5pX2968I/AAAAAAAASos/JN6hGzfbM2Q/s1600/Christmas%2Bcocktails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_gyqeevVzY/VQc5pX2968I/AAAAAAAASos/JN6hGzfbM2Q/s1600/Christmas%2Bcocktails.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/planning-our-next-social-gathering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-4882286988556573553Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:00:00 +00002015-03-15T21:28:15.645+00:00#VanishGoldForWhites The Results<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was quite excited to see how Vanish Gold would cope in this blogger challenge!&nbsp; The Karen Millen discoloured shirt I was sent looked rather grey and if I am honest I&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;entirely sure if their&nbsp;new product pitched as best for whites would actually manage to restore it back to its original white colour (1 on the colour chart).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3hVlAs3kFn8/VQX4Uq08qYI/AAAAAAAASns/H9bza2ZhkXE/s1600/before%2Bshirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3hVlAs3kFn8/VQX4Uq08qYI/AAAAAAAASns/H9bza2ZhkXE/s1600/before%2Bshirt.jpg" height="412" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The packaging sounded quite optimistic of course as Vanish Gold supposedly can make greyed fabrics up to three shades lighter and I was eager for it to work to have a new item for my wardrobe!&nbsp; But looking at the Vanish colour chart I knew the shirt had a LONG way to go on the whiteness scale for me to be happy to wear it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had two options to keep washing the garment (which can take up to five washes) or leaving it to have a longer soak (for up to six hours) then wash as normal.&nbsp; We decided to try the longer soak as it really looked like it needed all the help it could get…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leaving it in the sink to work its magic I noticed how much I liked the smell of the product, it was very pleasant.&nbsp; We&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;scrub the shirt, as it had no stains to speak of so it was quite an easy&nbsp;process just leaving it to do its thing and transform magically back into a white shirt.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We then washed the garment in the washing machine and waited with bated breath to see the end result.&nbsp; I wanted to start checking on the colour chart straight away but we decided we also had to wait for the shirt to dry (aah&nbsp;the&nbsp;suspense!). &nbsp;Fortunately Vanish did not disappoint, I was so happy with the shirt I was keen to start wearing it straight away.&nbsp; The product completely lived up to its promises, the white colour was restored and the shirt looked great again.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0_-PAaYShFI/VQX3eBqtrhI/AAAAAAAASnk/sgd8pQ_HMlY/s1600/Vanish%2BGold%2BShirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0_-PAaYShFI/VQX3eBqtrhI/AAAAAAAASnk/sgd8pQ_HMlY/s1600/Vanish%2BGold%2BShirt.jpg" height="640" width="368" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always been reluctant to buy white items of clothing because of issues with discolouration over time; they seem to get very grey and dull after only a few washes.&nbsp; I will definitely reconsider now having seen how effective this product from Vanish is.&nbsp; It’s not difficult to add a scoop with every wash to keep those whites white.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/vanishgoldforwhites-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-3801783973496609196Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:57:00 +00002015-03-14T19:57:40.835+00:00#DearCarpetright £500 New Flooring Competition<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carpetright have a generous prize draw that went live to coincide with Mothers Day tomorrow.&nbsp; It’s very simple to enter, you can find full details on the <a href="http://www.carpetright.co.uk/dear-carpetright"><span style="color: blue;">Carpetright website</span></a>.&nbsp; Basically they are giving all mums of babies (and fur babies) a chance to vent about what their little cheeky monkeys get up to!&nbsp; The overall winner will get £500 worth of new flooring plus three runners up get the chance of winning luxurious Regency Hampers.&nbsp; The hampers look particularly indulgent, with Chardonnay, biscuits, chocolates and truffles in a pretty shopper basket, so this is one competition well worth entering!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you follow the hashtag #DearCarpetright you can see lots of entries already, it is quite amusing seeing what some mothers have to deal with!&nbsp; A few pets and children are particularly mischievous and it looks like plenty of mothers are in desperate need of a new carpet!!!&nbsp; It’s helpful knowing we are not tackling these issues on our own, lots of other pets and children are just as messy.&nbsp; My two boys were little terrors when they were younger, they would scribble on walls, decorate rooms with Sudocrem and chuck their dinner on the floor for kicks.&nbsp; But now they are slightly older it’s the puppy causing the chaos.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is our entry, the boys had been sent a brand new space invaders rug for review and one of the first things Summer the dog does is christen it with a generous puddle of pee!&nbsp; Returning to the scene of the crime she did look a bit sheepish.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xXWbfaz3tzQ/VQSSNjVgUvI/AAAAAAAASnQ/VgM-AoOtPks/s1600/dear%2Bcarpetright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xXWbfaz3tzQ/VQSSNjVgUvI/AAAAAAAASnQ/VgM-AoOtPks/s1600/dear%2Bcarpetright.jpg" height="394" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like the note says I think she was making sure the boys knew it was hers!&nbsp; That or she liked the soft feeling as she went about her business… either way the boys understandably weren’t too impressed!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now take a picture of your loveable rogue and a sign next to them explaining what mishap they are guilty of, then <span style="background: white;">upload that picture to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Instagram using<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>#DearCarpetright</strong><span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and tag Carpetright in the caption.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good luck in the competition.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/dearcarpetright-500-new-flooring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-8652526601464295798Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:53:00 +00002015-03-12T17:05:56.939+00:00Contactless Payments<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you’re at the supermarket and your desperate to leave, every second literally counts!&nbsp; Don’t get me wrong I am usually happy to take my time shopping but when the boys are with me it’s more of a grab and go affair!&nbsp; The longer we remain in the store the more problematic their behaviour becomes and the more my blood pressures rises.&nbsp; They love nothing more than running amuck in the food aisles trying to chuck unwanted extras into my trolley, much to the amusement of other shoppers who seem to have a much tighter leash on their own kids.&nbsp; Yes mine are those children that in the past opened the odd packet and idly eat the contents as they rampaged through the store… whilst other children seem programmed to politely follow their parent with basket in tow.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contactless payments instantly improve my mood on arrival at the till, swiping the card saves some precious time and gives me a head start wrestling the boys out of the store!&nbsp; <a href="http://www.tsb.co.uk/current-accounts/"><span style="color: blue;">TSB</span></a> have just rolled out the functionality to 2.2 million customers and its ideal for those small purchases when I just need fruit for school, more bread and milk.&nbsp; Plus if I am honest half the time I can never remember my PIN code, call it mummy memory loss if you like, but whatever it is it’s embarrassing when the queue is steadily building up behind me.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just keep an eye out for the contactless sign when your shopping so you know you can pay like that.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ7O42uL61A/VQHDMQa3HOI/AAAAAAAASm8/G9ySKM9uGbQ/s1600/contactless%2Bsign.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ7O42uL61A/VQHDMQa3HOI/AAAAAAAASm8/G9ySKM9uGbQ/s1600/contactless%2Bsign.png" height="236" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must admit at first I was dubious about security but contactless payments are limited to purchases up to £20 and are just as safe as chip and PIN.&nbsp; You will routinely be asked to verify your card with your PIN number I must admit this gave me additional reassurance using the new method.&nbsp; I do not always readily accept change but for me contactless is that bit quicker and my sanity in the supermarket has in part been restored!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/contactless-payments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-3979591467899466864Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-12T09:00:02.947+00:00Gillette Venus #UseYourAnd <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">We are all so many different things, why do people feel the need to pigeonhole people into a particular category.&nbsp; Gillette Venus are trying to empower women everywhere to move away from labels and stereotyping.&nbsp; You can be whatever you want to be, labels make women feel insecure and unhappy in themselves, so I am all for Gillette Venus trying to put an end to them!&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sadly it starts from a young age at school, children have set ideas about things and the name-calling begins.&nbsp; The problem is we are all probably guilty of it at some point in our lives, so for change to happen we need to acknowledge the negative effect stereotyping has on individuals and all try harder not to do it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">You can follow the social media movement with the hashtag #UseYourAnd and see </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">how multi-faceted each person is!&nbsp; It makes for an interesting read and motivates you to realise you can be whatever you want to be.&nbsp; I considered myself a mother first and foremost, but I am a wife, a friend, and a daughter.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Labels mean less to me as I have got older, I have thicker skin now thankfully!&nbsp; A good thing </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">really as my friends five year old is always telling me I have a wrinkly neck and chicken pox (on the days I have a spotty complexion!).&nbsp; But for the 16-25 year olds surveyed labels were a big deal.&nbsp; When your young and impressionable its tough dealing with the opinions of peers.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;">Claudia Chan the campaign ambassador (pictured below) has some tips to help you overcome the&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;of being&nbsp;labelled. &nbsp;Go through your past think of examples were you demonstrated different skills, ones that contradict the old beliefs. &nbsp;Always see the potential in yourself.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxJt0jtq6EM/VQDA0SEDmpI/AAAAAAAASmk/Yu_TMAytWDk/s1600/Claudia%2BHeadshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxJt0jtq6EM/VQDA0SEDmpI/AAAAAAAASmk/Yu_TMAytWDk/s1600/Claudia%2BHeadshot.jpg" height="640" width="632" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As my boys get older I hope they can see past labels and try their best not to let them bother them.&nbsp; I want them to feel happy and content, not restricted because they think they need to act a certain way or start to try and change.&nbsp; I have many different facets as I am sure all my readers do too so lets keep adding the AND.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/gillette-venus-useyourand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-3254836958603187526Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:00:00 +00002015-03-11T21:28:24.885+00:00Basil Brush on Tour<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was always a fan of Basil Brush as a child so it’s great that I can introduce my own children to the rather funny fox!&nbsp; We have been offered review tickets for the tour that starts on the 14<sup>th</sup>of March and runs through until the 22<sup>nd</sup> of November across the UK.&nbsp; With so many different locations you are bound to find one convenient for your family, you can see all the details on the <a href="http://basilbrush.com/tour/"><span style="color: blue;">website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C4oaB_k0qaE/VQCzGPrnPxI/AAAAAAAASmU/13G3EPeffQ0/s1600/BASIL%2BNEW%2B-%2BBROCHURE%2B%26%2BWEB%2BIMAGE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C4oaB_k0qaE/VQCzGPrnPxI/AAAAAAAASmU/13G3EPeffQ0/s1600/BASIL%2BNEW%2B-%2BBROCHURE%2B%26%2BWEB%2BIMAGE.jpg" height="640" width="498" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Basil Brush is such a character, he really does entertain children, making them smile and giggle.&nbsp; Do not be deceived by his posh accent and liking for snazzy outfits he can be quite a handful.&nbsp; He has been around for 50 years now but in that time he has yet to mature, he is still very naughty!!!&nbsp; Expect lots of jokes and general silliness.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know my boys will be over the moon to see him in the summer holidays.&nbsp; The new live stage show is set to be full of laughs as the mischievous fox tests poor Mr Stephen (Chris Pizzey from the TV show) to his limits!&nbsp; If you wonder what a charming fox could possibly get up to you can watch the videos to get a little taster of some of his antics!&nbsp; Even dressed up as a king he manages to theatrically burp and break wind… (My boys especially love potty humour so that is guaranteed to go down well!).&nbsp; I love how Basil laughs at his own jokes too, that somehow makes me laugh more.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VSjGpOdhi1c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This blog post would not be complete without the mandatory <b>BOOM! BOOM!</b> thrown in for good measure!&nbsp; So book up your tickets and countdown the sleeps ready for this amazing tour and to keep building up the excitement until then make sure you have watched all the videos and followed them on facebook.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/basil-brush-on-tour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-628676943917828173Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:14:00 +00002015-03-11T13:14:58.359+00:00A quick guide to gluten free lunchboxes<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your child suffers from a gluten intolerance, you need to make sure you’re in complete control of their diet, but you still want it to be rich and varied. This can be difficult though, because it’s not always obvious if something contains gluten - it is important to exclude foods containing numerous synthetic additives, preservatives and colorants. The most proper diet in this case is preparing food at home. By the way, it&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;mean only fruits and vegetables. You can get specialized&nbsp;gluten free products, and your kid will be definitely happy with some <a href="http://www.ocado.com/webshop/getCategories.do?tags=%7C20000%7C20424%7C19989%7C20782"><span style="color: blue;">gluten free crisps</span></a> or cupcakes found in his lunchbox.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5O-QhyL_ZiE/VQA_r7-5YTI/AAAAAAAASmA/mrqkAr5Xdbg/s1600/pom-bear.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5O-QhyL_ZiE/VQA_r7-5YTI/AAAAAAAASmA/mrqkAr5Xdbg/s1600/pom-bear.png" height="398" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Where to start?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Determine the limits of possible products in the diet. In the gluten free diet you can use the following products: vegetables and fruits, fresh meat, poultry, fish (non-seasoned or marinated), fresh eggs, beans, nuts and seeds in its natural form (non-processed), most dairy products (except for sour milk and yoghurt with additives, including food starch), <a href="http://www.ocado.com/webshop/getCategories.do?tags=19992"><span style="color: blue;">gluten free crisps</span></a>, cereals and starchy foods (including bread, cakes and pasta). These include the following: amaranth, arrowroot, buckwheat, potato starch, corn flour and cornmeal, cornstarch, gluten-free flour (rice, brown rice, corn, potato, coconut, almond, oat (labeled "Gluten free"), millet, soy beans, tapioca.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Some easy recipes for gluten free lunchboxes:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Meatballs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want to cook cutlets or meatballs for your kid allergic to gluten, crumb cutlets not in breadcrumbs but use milled corn flakes or flax seeds. Fry meatballs in olive or corn oil.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Baking without gluten</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, there are many recipes for homemade cakes without gluten. It will be very tasty! For home baking, use vegetable oil. You can replace eggs with frayed bananas or a mixture of water and oil, as well as use special gluten-free baking flour.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Caution with condiments</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To prepare children's meals, do not use ready-made seasoning mixes - as a rule, they may contain gluten which is very often causes allergic reactions. Preparing food for the kid’s lunchbox, make better use of natural seasonings - parsley, dill, basil, celery. These herbs have excellent flavor and certainly don’t create unnecessary problems.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bread and rolls for all</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If a kid has been allergic to gluten and can’t eat all kinds of bread, you have to master the technique of baking homemade bread. Used for its cooking gluten-free or corn flour. For a better taste you can add raisins to the dough.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/a-quick-guide-to-gluten-free-lunchboxes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-1463252933266761035Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +00002015-03-11T09:00:07.713+00:00Stocking up with Chemist Direct<div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I never seem to have much time lately; each day seems to whiz on by.&nbsp; As the boys have got older they seem to have more activities, school clubs and playdates.&nbsp; I seem to have less time to keep the house stocked up!&nbsp; I was very grateful of the opportunity to review Chemist Direct, as I really love the bulk buy offers they have on their site.&nbsp; I am always running out of&nbsp;hand wash, I think the&nbsp;boys tend to use more than their fair share with each trip to the toilet.&nbsp; But I do not need to worry about running out if I keep lots of bottles in reserve.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buying in bulk is a sensible option when you are a busy parent and it does work out that bit cheaper.&nbsp; I guess I should not grumble that the boys use so much&nbsp;hand wash&nbsp;on the plus side least it means&nbsp;they are actually bothering to wash their hands!&nbsp; But running a home can be very expensive, even down to the toothpaste, toothbrushes (does you child manage to chew them down at a record speed or is it just mine!!!) and shampoo.&nbsp; If I buy individuals we soon run out and then its squeezing in a trip to the shops.&nbsp; It’s far easier to stay comfortable at home and let <a href="http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">Chemist Direct</span></a> deliver straight to me, then I do not get badgered my the children to buy them extra’s (sweets, chocolate, fizzy pop!) when all I wanted was more&nbsp;hand wash!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://instagram.com/p/zr_9VEJBBN/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">Quite excited to be reviewing Chemist Direct #mummybloggers #chemistdirect x</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-03-01T13:54:20+00:00">Mar 1, 2015 at 5:54am PST</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was impressed how far £50 stretched.&nbsp; I found the site easy to manoeuvre and it was a simple matter finding the items I needed.&nbsp; My shop was quite practical overall but I did sneak in an indulgent lip-gloss for myself!&nbsp; There was an extensive selection of products available on the site, as you can see from my picture they even have items for pets, Summer was pleased about this!&nbsp; It makes it a one-stop shop for most of your needs, beauty, prescriptions, toiletries, vitamins and pet health.&nbsp; I think I will be using Chemist Direct again as I like the convenience and have found the prices to be competitive.&nbsp; If you have a bigger family than you will really appreciate buying all your essentials in bulk.&nbsp; We seem to go through enough with just the four of us.&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/stocking-up-with-chemist-direct.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-5512221640257939148Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:30:00 +00002015-03-10T21:30:46.347+00:00#zoolab Birthday Party<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my son’s sixth birthday I wanted something a bit different for the entertainment.&nbsp; My son has a real interest in creatures so I thought a <a href="http://www.zoolabuk.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">ZooLab</span></a>party would really capture his attention.&nbsp; You get a unique animal handling experience that is very educational and informative.&nbsp; The one-hour session gave the children a chance to get close to a snake, cockroach, hermit crab, gerbils and a giant African land snail.&nbsp; We also viewed a tarantula from inside its home rather than on the loose, phew!</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://instagram.com/p/zraaRCJBNV/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">We had a #zoolab birthday party with #snakes, cockroach, gerbils, snail, hermit crab #educational learning about them all x</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-03-01T08:26:14+00:00">Mar 1, 2015 at 12:26am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our presenter was entertaining; we definitely learnt some new things, like how cockroaches enjoy a diet of bat poo (yack!).&nbsp; I felt very happy with the safety aspect; we had a large group of mainly lively five and six years olds but proper handling techniques were discussed (apparently fingers can look like mice to a snake!) and the washing of hands actively encouraged.&nbsp; I made a point of handling the cockroach so the children could see there was nothing to be frightened about.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0CXtwyE90wY/VP9hfwKcYmI/AAAAAAAASlk/HkTqCrHqIOQ/s1600/zoolab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0CXtwyE90wY/VP9hfwKcYmI/AAAAAAAASlk/HkTqCrHqIOQ/s1600/zoolab.jpg" height="640" width="422" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The children had plenty of time to meet each creature, if they felt brave they could handle them independently if not they could give them a gentle pat whilst the ZooLab ranger worked his way around the room.&nbsp; It was lovely seeing the children asking lots of questions, children have such inquisitive minds and were keen to learn about the creepy crawlies they were being introduced too.&nbsp; The ranger made an extra effort with the birthday boy himself, making sure he handled creatures first if he wanted too which I thought was nice.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Children’s parties can be very stressful but with the right entertainment you can relax a little and ZooLab certainly gives you a helping hand!&nbsp; ZooLab have rangers across the UK and you can either have them come to your house or a venue of your choice.&nbsp; Don’t worry they do leave with all their creepy crawlies when the party ends!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/zoolab-birthday-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-2266476461019267618Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:00:00 +00002015-03-09T23:18:32.174+00:00Getting the hang of gardening with Lechuza planters<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do not have a particularly good track record with plants, I tend to either let the poor things dry out completely or do the exact opposite and offer too much water and leave them rather waterlogged!&nbsp; It’s a labour of love to try and revive them, not all plants come back from the brown and crispy stage sadly.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately <a href="http://www.lechuza.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">LECHUZA</span></a> planters make things that much easier, they are very sophisticated and come with an inbuilt gauge so you know if your plants have the minimum level of required water at all times.&nbsp; One quick glance and you can see everything is as it should be.&nbsp; If the water level gets too low you can easily top up again before your plant condition deteriorates.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very grateful to LECHUZA for sending us bundle of herbs, potting soil and two of their rather gorgeous planters to encourage my boys to try their hand at gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/z7ufO2JBBb/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Thank you Lechuza for this thoughful delivery to get the boys #gardening x</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time datetime="2015-03-07T16:29:32+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 7, 2015 at 8:29am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7xvJNGcDPoE/VP4pcyZ0sII/AAAAAAAASlQ/FfIwY3gBdQc/s1600/planters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7xvJNGcDPoE/VP4pcyZ0sII/AAAAAAAASlQ/FfIwY3gBdQc/s1600/planters.jpg" height="472" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The novelty of new planters certainly captured their attention; all the features intrigued them and they really enjoyed the activity.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vy-Rhbnn6Cg/VP4o2kHEChI/AAAAAAAASlA/nowG5ilXT5g/s1600/planting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vy-Rhbnn6Cg/VP4o2kHEChI/AAAAAAAASlA/nowG5ilXT5g/s1600/planting.jpg" height="450" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LECHUZA planters are a great choice if you like holidays but have no one reliable to water your plants whilst you are away.&nbsp; The handy <span style="background: white;">sub-irrigation system means the plants can water themselves when they need too, they can last for a few weeks like this as long as the water level indicator has been filled to the max.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having plants should not be a stressful experience; they provide oxygen and brighten your space.&nbsp; Yet somehow the guilt of looking at my wilted plants can get me down.&nbsp; LECHUZA always makes sure plants have the optimum amount of water so instead they are nurtured and flourishing.&nbsp; Seeing as the boys were really happy with the herbs they planted I am glad LECHUZA planters have upped their survival rates considerably!!!&nbsp; We will enjoy harvesting our herbs and adding flavour to our meals.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_1WeivA1R7M/VP4pFH3nJLI/AAAAAAAASlI/lgKd96NH9DM/s1600/herbs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_1WeivA1R7M/VP4pFH3nJLI/AAAAAAAASlI/lgKd96NH9DM/s1600/herbs.jpg" height="496" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like the different styles of planter on the website, plenty of variety and colours.&nbsp; Not only are they a very practical option they are stylish and sophisticated.&nbsp; They seem very sturdy; everything considered I think they offer good value for money.</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/getting-hang-of-gardening-with-lechuza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-6320579343246554490Sat, 07 Mar 2015 13:48:00 +00002015-03-07T13:48:39.824+00:00Playmobil Easter Eggs Revisited<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were sent these Playmobil Easter Eggs to review last year and they had a favourable reaction from the boys.&nbsp; Again this year they were pleased to see the shiny bright egg and find out what could be hidden inside (if you get rid of the cardboard it can be a complete surprise!).&nbsp; It is great that they appear to bring out new additions each year so you can be sure your child has something different that will interest and occupy them.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vvQixTsnHk4/VPsA-hIc2SI/AAAAAAAASks/BkyJkGLK3hc/s1600/Easter%2BEgg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vvQixTsnHk4/VPsA-hIc2SI/AAAAAAAASks/BkyJkGLK3hc/s1600/Easter%2BEgg.jpg" height="640" width="494" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s certainly more entertaining than chocolate, they can come up with a little adventure with the pieces, using their imagination.&nbsp; I am happy for my boys to have chocolate but not to the extent they do some years where they have about twenty Easter Eggs each!!!&nbsp; Priced at £6.99 these eggs are a little bit more expensive than a chocolate one but they last so much longer… The sets come with plenty of pieces the pirate one had a boat, a figure, little accessories and fabulous details (a pirate hat, white cuffs and sash) so enough is included for the price.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/z7YzwlJBFG/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">#playmobil pirate in search of adventure! x</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time datetime="2015-03-07T13:20:06+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 7, 2015 at 5:20am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mine tend to have a chocolate feast over the Easter holidays and then have nothing left a few days later.&nbsp; With <a href="http://www.playmobil.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-GB-Site/en_GB/Search-Show?q=easter%20egg"><span style="color: blue;">Playmobil</span></a>they can have a lasting reminder of their Easter gift and will probably be grateful of a change from all the chocolate.&nbsp; The set was easy to build, just a few bits to slot together and then you are provided with clear instructions.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Children enjoy playing out different characters and the pirate theme is a popular one.&nbsp; They can hide the included coins and go off finding them, you could even get them to draw a mini map and find X marks the spot!&nbsp; The boat could be in a crocodile invested river and our brave pirate needs to keep his wits about him, the scope for exploits from one egg is pretty amazing!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/playmobil-easter-eggs-revisited.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7735948259177102876.post-719825116429979027Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +00002015-03-06T21:57:46.549+00:00Tasty Little Numbers Review<div class="MsoBodyText"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the Tasty Little Numbers brand; they are all about making snacking fun. &nbsp;If your calorie counting you feel your choices are very restricted normally, the same uninspiring celery stick can get tired quickly.&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But Tasty Little Numbers have come up with lots of different options all with only 100 calories each (or 200 calories if your after the protein packed snack pots) so you know where you are but without having to compromise on taste.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tasty Little Numbers are continually expanding their products; they even have a cake option now so you never have to miss out again!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dieting is a bit dull to be honest and you can quickly lose your focus if you are denied your most favourite things.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But here you can have biscuits, cakes, confectionary and crisps without feeling too guilty and still remaining on track.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://instagram.com/p/zVWZh6pBG8/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">Tasty Little Numbers biscuit delivery! Looking forward to trying these 😃 x</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Karen (@missingsleep) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-02-20T18:47:54+00:00">Feb 20, 2015 at 10:47am PST</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were sent a mixed box of the </span><a href="http://www.tastylittlenumbers.com/collections/100-calorie-chocolate-biscuit-bars" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">biscuit bars</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> hubbie was quick to squirrel off a large chunk of them for his office stash!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But they proved to be so popular with his staff that his supply very quickly dwindled.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He preferred the white chocolate variety the best; but fortunately I managed to keep them at home, so everyone could enjoy them!</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being gluten free they are great for anyone on a restrictive diet, if you have </span><em style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; font-style: normal;">Coeliac</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">&nbsp;</span><span style="background: white;">disease</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it’s a blessing suddenly being able to eat biscuits again.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They are a handy size to stash in your handbag for a treat on the go!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really like the owners vision, Jo Beach has managed to create a product line people love without reservation. &nbsp;The packaging is appealing, the concept very clear and you can really see the effort that has been put into creating these fabulous products.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only problem you might find is no one wants to share them, I am having to keep a close eye on the last few remaining bars in case hubbie decides to pinch them too!!!</span></div>http://www.reallymissingsleep.com/2015/03/tasty-little-numbers-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Missing Sleep)0